Latest Canning Basin News

Fitzroy River Corporation reported steady royalty income for the June quarter and highlighted significant progress on several royalty projects, including government approvals for Buru Energy’s Rafael Gas Project and a major equity raise for Endura Mining’s Snowy River Gold development.

Orpheus Uranium Limited has agreed to acquire the Oobagooma Uranium Project in Western Australia, unlocking significant historical uranium mineralisation and exploration potential in the Canning Basin.

Buru Energy secured key government approvals and identified a promising new gas prospect beneath its Rafael field, while raising $4.4 million to fund development activities. The company is gearing up for a Final Investment Decision in 3Q 2026, aiming for first material cash flow by 2028.

Buxton Resources has reported compelling partial leach assay results from its Centurion Project drillhole CN002DD, revealing high silver concentrations alongside elevated base metals, suggesting promising nearby mineralisation.

Buru Energy has identified a substantial new deep gas prospect, Flying Fox, beneath its proven Rafael gas field in Western Australia's Canning Basin, offering promising resource upside for its flagship project.

Rey Resources reports continued exploration progress in Western Australia's Canning Basin alongside a stable financial footing supported by substantial shareholder loans.

ASF Group Limited reported a stable cash position of $1.3 million as of June 2025, accepted a takeover offer for its stake in Rey Resources, and continued to develop its innovative technology and biotech investments.

Buru Energy advances its Rafael Gas Project in Western Australia with a focus on sustainable growth, targeting a final investment decision in 2026 and production start in 2028. The project aims to supply local power generation with trucked LNG and condensate, replacing costly imports.

Buru Energy revises its Rafael Gas Project development plan, prioritising drilling the Rafael B appraisal well in mid-2026 and delaying the Final Investment Decision by six months, while maintaining first production for late 2027.

Buru Energy has taken a major step forward in developing its Rafael Gas Project through a strategic partnership with Clean Energy Fuels Australia, aiming for first cash flow by late 2027. The company also divested non-core assets to focus capital on this flagship project.

Rey Resources Limited has dispatched its Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional $0.028 per share cash offer from Vigorous Resources Pty Ltd. The bid, which offers a significant premium over historical prices, opens on 9 July and closes on 11 August 2025.

Buru Energy has agreed to sell its hydrogen-focused subsidiary 2H Resources and non-core Canning Basin assets to Koloma Australia for up to AUD 2 million, marking a strategic pivot towards its Rafael Gas Project.